At first, both the house and the scenic California beach town seem perfect. Fresh air. Fresh faces. And the ocean is just ten minutes away. But as Cristina and her daughter set about rebuilding their lives, they soon discover that the past is not about to let go so easily.
A gripping psychological suspense mystery by a #1 Amazon bestselling author, Cristina will grab you from the first page and keep you guessing until the very end.
Reviewed by: Sandra
Rating: 4 stars
Review: “It had been four years since the little girl’s body was
found, mutilated and buried in a quarry near her home in Pleasure Point,
California. The same home Cristina Rodriguez now wanted to buy.” (7)
I don’t know if I’d be willing to live in a house were a lot of
deaths took place. But, then again, people die everywhere.
Having led a poor life, battling drugs and low-life scumbags, and escaping
an abusive relationship, Cristina is a character that is both rough around the
edges and nurturing at the same time. She’s a tattooed recovering addict with a
young daughter and only wants to make a life for herself in a new home. She is a feisty Latina! The best thing about
her was that she comes from a long line of tough Mexicans, which made her as
resilient as they come. Like her abuela
always said: “quit crying and do what you need to do, because the only two
choices you have in life are to fight or to give up.” Yes, Cristina’s past
isn’t pretty and she’s had her problems, but her trying to make up for it and
wipe the slate clean makes her an endearing character, especially when it came
to her daughter. Her story is written with a raw, richly urban, and destitute
Hispanic voice. Being Hispanic myself, I definitely related to this aspect.
“Cristina had always been a magnet for the eccentric people of the
world.” (81) And you can’t get any more
eccentric than ghosts!
The story started off slow, at first, but it becomes easier and
more interesting once you get into it. It was well-written with a cast of well-defined
and relatable characters. I must admit that some of the characters are pretty
kooky and just plain weird. Of course, once the ghostly brick-a-bracs started
happening, that’s when it started getting better. A troubled history, a strange
disappearance, and the wandering spirits that linger in that house—that mixed
with Cristina’s bold, snarky attitude and her fight to survive made for a
compelling read.
Readers will root for Cristina as she learns to face her fears,
fight for her daughter, bury the past, and tries to put the demons to rest.
A great read!
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